Case IH Unveils Tracked Tractor

Case IH unveils tracked tractor TRACTORS New Tractors 16-6-21 Case-IH broke a long-standing tradition at the recent Farm Progress Show, held near Columbus, Ind., when it unveiled a prototype "tracked" tractor that isn't yet on the market. Ordinarily Case-IH makes it a policy not to exhibit prototypes, according to company officials, but in this case the decision was made to show off the first-of-its-kind tractor in order to capitalize on the tremendous interest in tracked machinery. It must have worked because throughout the three days of the show farmers waited in long lines to get into a walled-off arena where the new tractor was on parade. Four separate track assemblies mount in place of wheels on an all-new 4-WD, 300-hp. articulated tractor capable of 30-in. row work. It's the first tractor of its size that's designed for in-crop work, and it will be available with either wheels or tracks. It has a tight turning radius of just 12.2 ft. Tracks on the new 9250 were made by Goodyear, which is challenging Caterpillar's dominance in the rubber track market with its just introduced tracks of various sizes and configurations. Track assemblies are driven off the tractor hubs just like wheels yet cause far less compaction and provide better traction than wheels. Case-IH hopes to have both the new 9250 tractor and the rubber tracks on the market in 1993. Also on exhibit at the Case-IH's exhibit was a 2-WD Magnum tractor fitted with tracks on its rear wheels.

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